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The Woman Who Took a Chance

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The Woman Who Took a Chance by Fiona Gibson is a heartwarming romance about Shona, a woman who feels life might be passing her by. Overwhelmed by routine, she decides to embark on an unexpected journey. Her quest opens up opportunities for unexpected friendships and self-discovery, tempting her to take risks that could change her life forever.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming and humorous stories about new beginnings and self-discovery. It offers a delightful mix of romance and laughter as the protagonist embarks on an unexpected journey, making it perfect for readers looking for a feel-good read with relatable characters and lively adventures. Enjoy the charm and wit that are hallmarks of romance novels by Fiona Gibson.

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The Woman Who Took a Chance

‘Cute, witty and fun!… Relatable and heart-warming. Loved it!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter. Permanently single.

The feel-good romantic comedy from the million copy bestselling author, shortlisted for RNA Best Romantic Comedy

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‘Cute, witty and fun!… Relatable and heart-warming. Loved it!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Meet Jen. Flight attendant. Mum to a grown-up daughter. Permanently single.

Age: Fifty (gulp)

Number of children: One

Number of husbands: Zero (it’s complicated)

Number of failed first dates in the last month: Too depressing to contemplate

Number of tickets for a romantic, once-in-a-lifetime trip: Two

Number of days left to find her Mr Right to take on holiday: Quickly running out…

A heart-warming and hilarious novel that proves age is just a number and it’s never too late for a second chance. Fans of Kristen Bailey, Sophie Kinsella and Jill Mansell will be totally hooked from the very first page.

Readers love The Woman Who Took a Chance:

An honest to goodness sublime and funny five-star read… Do not miss this great story if you are after funny, but real’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fabulous, warm and witty… Lots of laugh-out-loud momentsFun-filled with a big heart’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I adored this book. Genuinely lovely and hilariously funny, it was an absolute pleasure to read’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A treat I needed!It was heartfelt and real, and I just wanted to keep on reading!’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A totally relatable readHilarious… A fun fast read that I thoroughly enjoyed!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I absolutely loved this… Fun, humorous and a real pick-you-up read… Fantastic’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hilarious… Unexpected… Very entertaining’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Such an uplifting and inspirational story!… Stays with you long after you finish the book. Highly recommend!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A quick, easy uplifting and fun read that I finished in one sitting’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Funny, uplifting, true to life, relatable, and cheerful. If you need cheering up, this is the perfect book for you’ NetGalley review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Heartwarming. It was the feel-good story I needed’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fiona Gibson's writing always makes me smile and this novel definitely did… A must read for fun!’ NetGalley Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Woman Who Took a Chance by Fiona Gibson is celebrated for its warmth, humour, and relatable exploration of modern romance. Reviewers praise the book as both entertaining and poignant, with a charming heroine who captivates readers through her journey of new endeavours and unexpected love. It is described as witty and perceptive, resonating with those who appreciate genuine, heartfelt storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008386023

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Fiona Gibson is an author and journalist. Originally from Yorkshire, she started her writing life at the age of seventeen on Jackie magazine. She is a regular contributor to Red, Sainsbury’s Magazine and the Sunday Herald, and lives with her husband and their three children in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Mum on the Run is her fifth novel and was inspired by her own horror at being forced to enter the mums’ race at school sports day.

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